Honda's new foldable $1000 electric scooter: Motocompacto

Published September 17th, 2023 - 05:52 GMT
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ALBAWABA- Japanese car and motorcycle manufacturer, Honda has been one of the largest in the business. They are known for their high-quality and reliable vehicles. 

They have recently announced the revival of an adorable product called the 'Motocompacto', It's a foldable e-scooter that first made its appearance in the vehicle market in the 1980s as the 'Motocompo personal scooter.'

TechCrunch+ described it as “irresistibly, heartbreakingly dorky and adorable.” Honda's Motocompacto takes a bit from its old predecessor but adds a sci-fi aesthetic making it look straight out of a game from 2077. 

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Wikipedia/ Honda/ Motocompo 1980s

How fast does Honda's Motocompacto go?

The Motocompacto will have a top speed of 15 mp/h  (approximately 24 km/h), the car manufacturing giant is fixated on making this adorable e-scooter affordable to the masses with an MSRP of just $995!

Since it's an e-scooter, the Motocompacto will produce zero emissions making it both a great form of transportation around campuses and not harmful to the environment.

It will be available in November, on their official website and it's authorized dealers. It's not just a concept!

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According to Honda, the Motocompacto can be charged fully in 3.5 hours with a range of 12 mp/h (approximately 19km/h).

The e-scooter folds down making it even more compact than it already is. It was designed by American engineers from Ohio and California with customization in mind, including decals, stickers, skins, and more in the future.

They also announced that the e-scooter will get an apparel lineup with its release including a helmet, backpack, and branded accessories for all the fans of the quirky vehicle.

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The Motocompacto works hand in hand with its trusty application that has the ability to store different light and drive modes. 

Al Bawaba is excited to see the competition this adorable little e-scooter will bring to the industry of electric vehicles! 

More information about Motocompacto can be found here. All photos were taken from Honda's official website. 

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